Each week, we calculate the average YTD total return for hundreds of active ETFs across eleven categories, apply a minimum AUM threshold of USD 10 million to filter out funds lacking sufficient scale, and rank categories by that average — surfacing the top performers within each. The result is a consistent, data-driven weekly snapshot that cuts through the noise and helps investors quickly identify where active management is delivering results.

Active ETF investors continue to see emerging market strategies lead the opportunity set this week, as the most compelling returns are being generated well beyond U.S. borders. A weakening dollar, surging commodity prices, and strong earnings momentum across developing economies are reinforcing this leadership and doing much of the heavy lifting.

Active ETF categories are ranked below by the average YTD total return of some of the largest active ETFs in each category, as measured by their latest reported AUM.